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English to English noun
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an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others |  | Example: he had an inclination to give up too easily
a tendency to be too strict
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(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees | | source: wordnet30
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(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) | | source: wordnet30
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(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon | | source: wordnet30
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that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking | | Example: her inclination is for classical music
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the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical | | Example: the tower had a pronounced tilt
the ship developed a list to starboard
he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
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a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect | | Example: the alkaline inclination of the local waters
fabric with a tendency to shrink
source: wordnet30
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the act of inclining; bending forward | | Example: an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
source: wordnet30
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The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head. | | source: webster1913
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